Utilities & Infrastructure in Sterling, CO

Water systems, internet access, and utility services

Internet & Broadband Access

Source: Census ACS

Broadband Access

82.2%

of households

Cable / Fiber / DSL

65.0%

of households

No Internet

13.6%

of households

Total Households

4,977

Internet Subscription Types

Cable, Fiber, or DSL

65.0%

Cellular Data Plan

72.2%

Satellite

4.4%

Cellular Only (no wired)

14.4%

No Internet Access

13.6%

Device Ownership

Source: Census ACS

Has Computer

89.6%

of households

Smartphone

79.9%

of households

Desktop / Laptop

67.1%

of households

Tablet

54.3%

of households

Any Computing Device

89.6%

Smartphone

79.9%

Desktop / Laptop

67.1%

Tablet

54.3%

Smartphone Only

14.7%

No Computer

10.4%

Percentage of households with each device type. Data from the U.S. Census Bureau ACS (2023 5-year estimates, tables B28001 & B28002).

Water Systems

Source: EPA SDWIS

Water Systems

Population Served

15,323

Violations (5yr)

System Name	Type	Source	Pop. Served
STERLING CITY OF	Community	Ground water under influence of surface water	15,100
SAGE POINTE HOA	Community	Ground water	194
SUNNYSLOPE HOMEOWNERS	Community	Ground water	29

82.2% of households in Sterling have broadband internet access. 65.0% have cable, fiber, or DSL service. 14.4% rely solely on cellular data without a wired connection. 13.6% of households have no internet access. 14.7% use only a smartphone without a desktop or laptop. The area is served by 3 water systems, providing water to 15,323 people. No water quality violations have been reported in the past 5 years.